It’s about time for a holiday in Africa and we’ve got all the latest updates for you.
* The below is correct at the time of publishing. We attempt to keep this up to date as and when things change but as these details and requirements change constantly, it is always best to check with the airlines as well as the local diplomatic representative in your country of departure.
Namibia is open for international travel. Hooray! Wearing of face masks is no longer mandatory in public places and there are no longer any enforced COVID rules within the country.
If you’re fully vaccinated
Namibia has lifted its coronavirus travel restrictions. You no longer need to present proof of vaccination status, or a PCR test.
If you’re not fully vaccinated
Namibia no longer has any imposed coronavirus travel rules. It is no longer a requirement on entry to present proof of vaccination status or a PCR test.
If you’re transiting through Namibia
The rules set out above also apply to travellers wishing to transit Namibia.
Botswana is open for international travel by air and road borders. The wearing of face masks is optional and there are no longer any enforced entry requirements due to COVID.
If you’re fully vaccinated
Botswana has lifted its coronavirus travel restrictions. You no longer need to present proof of vaccination status, or a PCR test.
If you’re not fully vaccinated
There are no longer any imposed coronavirus travel rules. It is no longer a requirement to present proof of vaccination status or a PCR test on entry.
If you’re transiting through Botswana
The rules set out above also apply to travellers wishing to transit Botswana.
South Africa’s borders are open for international travel and flights to South Africa have largely returned to normal. You no longer are required to wear face masks in South Africa.
If you’re fully vaccinated
South Africa has lifted its coronavirus travel restrictions. You no longer need to present proof of vaccination status, or a PCR test.
If you’re not fully vaccinated
South Africa has lifted its coronavirus travel rules. You no longer need to present proof of vaccination status or a PCR test.
If you’re transiting through South Africa
The rules set out above also apply to travellers wishing to transit South Africa.
Travellers to Zambia are encouraged to be fully vaccinated but this is not mandatory. Regardless of vaccination status, you are required to complete a health declaration form and undergo thermo-scanning. If you enter Zambia with a body temperature equal to, or above 38.0 C you will be tested for COVID-19 at your expense on arrival and be required to quarantine (at your home, a hotel or government facility) until your test results are known. The wearing of face masks is still mandatory.
If you’re fully vaccinated
If you are fully vaccinated, you can enter Zambia without providing any form of negative COVID 19 PCR test. Fully vaccinated means complete doses of a vaccine e.g. first and second dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine.
You must present proof that you have been vaccinated to qualify as fully vaccinated. Accepted evidence of proof has not been specified.
If you’re not fully vaccinated
If you are not fully vaccinated, you’ll need to show proof of a negative SARS-CoV-2 PCR test. Zambian Government guidelines state tests should be taken within 72 hours before departure from the country of origin.
You need to validate your negative PCR test certificate online prior to travel.
Children and young people
Children aged 11 and under are exempt from the requirement to provide a PCR COVID-19 test or proof of vaccination.
If you’re transiting through Zambia
Transiting is when you pass through one country on the way to your final destination.
If you are travelling to a destination that requires a negative COVID-19 certificate, on departure from Zambia you will be expected to present evidence of a negative SARS-CoV-2 PCR test certificate from a certified Ministry of Health COVID-19 testing laboratory. Travellers should upload their negative PCR test certificate to https://globalhaven.org/. Holders of tests taken outside Zambia are not exempt from this requirement, even if their test was taken within the previous 72 hours.
Zimbabwe is open for international travel and most flights have resumed. Zimbabwe has lifted its coronavirus travel restrictions, you are no longer required to follow any protocol when in-country including the wearing of masks. You no longer need to present proof of vaccination status, or a PCR test.
NOTE: While the above pertains to the travel requirements by country, it’s important to check with each airline what their specific travel requirements are as well as those in place by your country of residence for your return post travels and for any countries you may travel via in transit.
The above is correct at the time of publishing. We attempt to keep this up to date as and when things change but as these details and requirements change constantly, it is always best to check with the airlines as well as the local diplomatic representative in your country of departure.
